Cyd Converse

Cyd Converse is the former editor of Food Fanatic, and also the founder and cocktail shaker in residence at The Sweetest Occasion. Founded in 2008, The Sweetest Occasion is food and lifestyle blog named one of the world's best entertaining blogs by both Better Homes & Gardens and Saveur magazine. Food Fanatic's resident vegetarian, Cyd lives with her husband Bob, sons Noah and Ethan, daughter Emerson and two precocious Labrador Retrievers, Harper and River, in Upstate New York. There she can be found cooking, mixing cocktails and hosting dinner parties at her 112 year old historic home. Cyd's favorite foods include cheese omelets and veggie tacos with homemade corn tortillas and lots of guac.

by Cyd Converse

For better grilled sausage, learn how to parboil it before cooking. It’s easy to do and is a great way to add flavor.

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to parboil Brussels sprouts — it’s the perfect way to prepare them for roasting, grilling, or sautéing.

by Cyd Converse

Use the technique of parboiling to create ribs so tender that the meat falls right off the bone!

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to parboil peppers – an easy process that prepares them for everything from freezing, to stuffing and then baking.

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to parboil brats and why we recommend this extra step before grilling them.

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to parboil wings for the crispiest and tastiest chicken wings you’ve ever had.

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to parboil green beans to keep them fresh, green, and full of flavor to use in your favorite dishes.

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to parboil chicken to then grill, smoke, roast or fry! You get delicious, juicy chicken every time.

by Cyd Converse

This tasty Mexican soup is the best comfort food – loaded with noodles and slightly spicy with lots of tomato flavor.

by Cyd Converse

Made with fajita veggies, black beans and corn, this simple and delicious southwest veggie quesadilla recipe makes an easy weeknight dinner!